Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The Egyptians developed ways to prevent the dead body from ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. decaying.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Decaying: gradually becoming damaged, worse, or less.
- Destroying: badly damaging something.
- Drooping: bending or hanging heavily.
- Dying: about to die.
The most appropriate filler for the given blank is decaying.
Thus, the correct sentence is:
The Egyptians developed ways to prevent the dead body from decaying.